Tuesday Tasting: A Dozen Sauvignon Blancs Perfect For Summer

Published: June 10, 2008, 11:45 pm

Tuesday Tasting is a regular feature of Lyke2Drink that explores some of the best beers, wines and spirits on the market. This week we taste a dozen sauvignon blancs.In the upcoming issue of All About Beer magazine my Beyond Beer column is focused on wines that are perfect for summer sipping. Sauvignon blanc surely fits that bill, with crisp citrus, melon and stone fruit notes. Here are 12 sauvignon blancs tasted for the article.Brassfield 2006 High Valley Serenity White Table Wine: A blend of sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio and gew rztraminer, this California white has nice citrus and pineapple tones. Well balanced with a good level of acidity perfect for the summer heat.Brancott 2005 Sauvignon Blanc: This New Zealand wine is influenced by French oak and has an interesting asparagus nose that leads off. This quickly releases nice citrus notes and a touch of lemongrass. Ehlers Estate 2007 Sauvignon Blanc: This Napa Valley golden straw wine is crisp with intense mango and peach notes.

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